Pearl Harbor: The Final Warning

A New History of the Attack That Changed the Course of World War II

By Craig Nelson

Pearl Harbor's Final Warning: A Man, a Message, and Paradise Lost

by Valarie Anderson

4.4 out of 5

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December 7, 1941, is a date that will live in infamy. On that day, the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed over 2,400 Americans and sank or damaged 19 US ships, including the battleships USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in World War II. It brought the United States into the war and led to the eventual defeat of Japan.

In his new book, Pearl Harbor: The Final Warning, Craig Nelson provides a fresh look at the attack and its aftermath. Nelson argues that the United States had ample warning of the attack but failed to act on it.

Nelson's book is based on extensive research, including interviews with survivors of the attack and declassified government documents. He provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the attack, including the Japanese planning and the American response.

Nelson's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Pearl Harbor. It provides a new perspective on the attack and its aftermath, and it is sure to be of interest to historians and general readers alike.

Excerpt from Pearl Harbor: The Final Warning

On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack was devastating, killing over 2,400 Americans and sinking or damaging 19 US ships, including the battleships USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in World War II. It brought the United States into the war and led to the eventual defeat of Japan.

In the years since the attack, there has been much debate about whether the United States could have prevented it. Some historians argue that the US government had ample warning of the attack but failed to act on it. Others argue that the attack was a complete surprise and that the US government could not have done anything to prevent it.

In his new book, Pearl Harbor: The Final Warning, Craig Nelson presents a new perspective on the attack. Nelson argues that the United States had ample warning of the attack but failed to act on it.

Nelson's book is based on extensive research, including interviews with survivors of the attack and declassified government documents. He provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the attack, including the Japanese planning and the American response.

Nelson argues that the US government had ample warning of the attack but failed to act on it for a number of reasons. First, the government was preoccupied with other events, such as the war in Europe. Second, the government was skeptical of intelligence reports that warned of an attack on Pearl Harbor. Third, the government was reluctant to take any action that might provoke Japan.

Nelson's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Pearl Harbor. It provides a new perspective on the attack and its aftermath, and it is sure to be of interest to historians and general readers alike.

Reviews

"A groundbreaking work of scholarship that sheds new light on one of the most important events in American history." - David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Freedom from Fear

"A gripping account of the attack on Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. Nelson's research is impeccable and his writing is clear and concise. This is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II." - John W. Dower, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of War Without Mercy

"A valuable contribution to the literature on Pearl Harbor. Nelson's book provides a new perspective on the attack and its aftermath, and it is sure to be of interest to historians and general readers alike." - Harold P. Ford, author of Pearl Harbor 1941: The Day of Infamy

About the Author

Craig Nelson is a professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the author of several books on World War II, including The Fighting Irish: The Irish Brigade and the Civil War and The First Battle of Antietam.

Nelson's research interests include the American Civil War, World War II, and the history of the American military. He has published articles in a variety of academic journals, including the Journal of American History, the Journal of Military History, and the Civil War History.

Nelson is a recipient of the Lincoln Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Bancroft Prize. He is a member of the American Historical Association, the Society of American Historians, and the Civil War History Institute.

Pearl Harbor's Final Warning: A Man, a Message, and Paradise Lost

by Valarie Anderson

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11228 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	367 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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